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Paschal Donohoe’s last interview
In his final interview as an Irish politician before leaving for a new role at the World Bank, Paschal Donohoe talks to Hugh and Pat about his decisi…
10 months, 1 week ago
Donohoe's departure leaves the Government and Fine Gael weakened
After 14 years in Dáil Éireann and a decade in ministerial office, Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe today announced his resignation. He leaves to take up …
10 months, 1 week ago
‘A hot mess of uncoordinated gibberish’
Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:
· The inauguration of Ireland’s 10th president in in St Patrick…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
What is wrong with Ireland’s housing and planning system?
The government has come under increasing intense criticism of its record on housing, and the sluggishness with which its addressed the need to build …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How is Catherine Connolly viewed in Europe?
As Catherine Connolly is inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th President on Tuesday, Inside Politics asks how the country’s European partners will be prepari…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Is it possible to have a coherent debate on immigration?
Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:
· With renewed criticism from left-wing Opposition leaders…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Iain Dale, chronicler of British leaders, turns his attention to Irish taoisigh
Iain Dale has written books profiling prime ministers, monarchs and dictators. Next up from the LBC broadcaster and podcaster is a book on the people…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How does Micheál Martin quieten dissenting voices in Fianna Fáil?
Ellen Coyne and Naomi O’Leary join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics:
· In the wake of Catherine Connolly’s emphatic presidential el…
11 months ago
What would a united Ireland actually involve?
This week’s Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan explores what a united Ireland would actually involve, Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole and…
11 months ago
How outspoken will Connolly be as president?
Pat Leahy joins Hugh Linehan for the final episode of Election Daily for this campaign. They look at the impact of Connolly's victory on left-wing po…
11 months ago